A head-on collision in Logan County left one dead on January 19th. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 79-year-old Barbara Heflin, of Crescent, was killed after being hit head-on in a crash on State Highway 33 and Pennsylvania Avenue, five miles west of Guthrie.
Authorities reported a 32-year-old Guthrie man was reaching over to his passenger seat when he crossed the centerline and struck Heflin head-on. Sadly, Heflin was pronounced dead at the scene. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim.
Official cause of the collision was listed as “inattention.”
Did you know in 2019 there were 8,646 vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in the state of Oklahoma? Of those crashes, 56 were located in Logan County (Guthrie, Crescent, Coyle).
The sudden death of a loved one is an overwhelming experience. When a death is caused by the negligence of someone else, it is devastating. At Swain Law Group we are committed to helping families throughout Oklahoma get the justice and the compensation they deserve.
The law allows personal representatives and family members of the deceased to file wrongful death claims and recover compensation. You can trust our experienced team of personal injury attorneys with the legal procedures while you focus on what’s most important: family. Please contact our office or reach out with a confidential message to discuss your case.